1980s

1985

Club is founded by Michael May and Mark Turner, both runners no longer eligible to compete in track or cross country.

1986

Club is officially chartered and recognized by the Institute. Team heads to Miami Boat Club for first Spring Break training trip.

1988

Mr. John Hunter, a lover of rowing, has a dream to see shells row up and down the river behind his house. He becomes the major benefactor of GT Crew, dedicating a portion of his life to help the team not only by contributing financially but also by instilling virtues such as work ethic.

1990s

1993

Team earns first Dad Vail Medal. The men’s lightweight 8+ begins to make a name for itself, earning a third place finish at the Dad Vail Regatta and second place at the Champion International Regatta.

1994

Former U.S. National Team rower, Robert Canavan, begins coaching for GT Crew.

1996

Rosalind Meyers becomes the team’s faculty advisor. Team’s trailer crashes on the way to the Dad Vail. Through the kindness of a friendly patron, Willis Taylor, the remains are towed, and the team continues its way to Philadelphia despite the University’s order to return home. Team finishes third overall but because of its decision, is prohibited from rowing in the fall of 1996.

2000s

2000

Team wins its first Dad Vail gold in the Men’s Frosh/Novice Lightweight 8+.

2003

Tech takes second in the Men’s Open 4+ and the Men’s Varsity 4- events at the IRA Championship.

2008

2009

Tech’s men earn second in men’s team points at the Dad Vail for third year in a row. Tech brings home its first ACRA National Championship medals: gold in the Men’s Lightweight 8+ and the Men’s 2- and bronze in the Men’s 1x. Coach Rob Canavan is named ACRA Regional Coach of the Year for the South.